Latest Salvation Army Impact Stories
Alaska Salvation Army helps stranded seasonal workers get home
When a seasonal job falls through, and the housing with it, The Salvation Army’s travel assistance fund supports those in need with transportation, including airfare when appropriate. Every year, an influx of seasonal workers descends upon Alaska for jobs in fishing
Quilts bring ‘hug’ of encouragement to men at Joseph McFee center
Members of the San Francisco Quilters Guild saw a television news story in July featuring The Salvation Army Joseph McFee Center (JMC) in the city’s Mission District. That’s when something caught their eye. “It was like, ‘Aw, those beds need some
In Colorado Springs, The Salvation Army keeps unhoused families together
After two family shelters in Colorado Springs, Colorado, closed in rapid succession, the city approached The Salvation Army about increasing its shelter capacity and converting the long-serving downtown R.J. Montgomery Center to be an all-family shelter. The result? The revamped RJ
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Uncomfortable Conversations: Explaining Death and God’s Eternal Presence to Children
Children are notorious for asking questions, all kinds of questions. Questions about where babies come from, questions about why things are the way they are, and questions about what happens when you die. None of these questions are easy, and
You have to feel it to heal it
An excerpt from “There's Beauty in Your Brokenness: 90 Devotions to Surrender Striving, Live Unburdened, and Find Your Worth in Christ” I’ve recently been walking through a long season of heartache. I lost two loved ones suddenly, within months of each
How will you arrive home?
An excerpt from “Pilgrim: 25 Ways God's Character Leads Us Onward” “God is going to do big things with your life,” we often hear. No doubt well meaning, but is it true? Is it big when God allows a believer to
Video + Podcast
149 State of Hunger: Advocating for Change in Food Security with Eric Mitchell
Today, we’re talking hunger. Did you know in the last three years, the demand for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has skyrocketed? In 2022, one in eight Americans — or more than 41 million people — received SNAP benefits. Those benefits
148 State of Hunger: How The Salvation Army Is Responding with Captain Angel Amézquita
We’re kicking off our state of the issues series today with the state of hunger. According to the USDA, more than 34 million people, including 9 million children, today in the United States are food insecure. 34 million people. To put that
At All Costs: How one man went from Wall Street and addiction to respected restaurateur
Mike Carter grew up in a Brooklyn neighborhood dominated by the power and influence of the real-life men who inspired movies like Goodfellas. Then, he began his career during the era of drug-fueled excess on Wall St. It wasn’t long
147 Where Are We Now: The Current State of the Issues
Just a year ago, if you would’ve asked the experts where the U.S. was headed, they were certain of one thing: the country was beelining toward a recession. In fact, a Bloomberg economic model said the odds of a U.S. recession
Dancing from the Heart: Kroc Dance Academy helps students of all abilities succeed
The Kroc Dance Academy in Ewa Beach, Hawaii is making a way for dancers of all ages and abilities to reach their fullest potential. “It comes from the heart,” says Miss Alecia Hardt, Senior Artistic Director and Instructor at KDA. The
Thrift With Us: Shopping for a cause at The Salvation Army
You never know what kind of hidden gems you may find until you look in a Salvation Army Thrift Store. Join Alisa and Britney, a couple of girls who love a good deal on great clothes, as they shop The Salvation